Lillian Weber’s goal was to make her 1,000th dress by her 100th birthday. On Thursday, March 12, she accomplished that goal, well before her own birthday deadline in early May.

So, in honor of Lillian Weber’s 100th birthday on May 6, 2015, I found a beautiful tutorial over at Once Upon A Sewing Machine for the basic peasant dress (before ruffles and appliques and pockets) just like Lillian makes (with shorter sleeves). Most beginning sewers can do this.

Feminine swimwear is one of the most important packing items for the ladies when a family is going on a vacation near the water. It will be up to your family to determine what is modest for you. But, since we found some things that we love, we are going to share them with you. Maybe they’ll even give you some ideas!

As new sewing projects continue in our home, I am made aware of the benefits that can only come from giving a child opportunities and freedom to work with her hands from a young age. Of course, the same goes for boys….

I wish I had made more practical, useful crafts with our children during their younger years. Well-thought-out crafts help them gain persistence, hand/eye coordination, and planning skills, not to mention confidence, to be able to see a solution to a problem and fix it when the need arises….

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